SURGERY ELECTIVE by John McCabe

The decision to make a permanent alteration to the body is never treated lightly by responsible medical service providers. Before undergoing surgery, the patient and their family should know precisely what is going to be done, what procedure has been selected and why, what the risks are, and the background and experience of the doctor and key staff in the operating room regarding that specific operation. Surgery Electives: What To Know Before The Doctor Operates is an essential guide for anyone contemplating either elective surgery or surgery compelled by life threatening illness. Surgery Electives is written specifically with the non-specialist general reader in mind. Highly recommended for medical center and community library collections.